Surrounded by a group of people watching warily, Ye Qiubai went up the mountain with Huo Shuyun and the burly man.
Huo Shuyun glanced at Ye Qiubai, then looked at the muscular man and asked, " Commander Wei, do we really want to trust him? His sudden appearance during this special period just doesn't seem right."
Commander Wei said calmly, "Personally, I feel that he's unlike people from other branches. I couldn't possibly not know someone who has such a profound understanding of the Law of Fire. However, special times call for special measures, and we'll only know after we've tried it out."
"How should we test him?" Huo Shuyun was slightly taken aback.
Commander Wei chuckled, "The first test will be enough to determine whether he belongs to another branch. You've forgotten that although our Divine Mystic Fire Sect has nine branches, we all cultivate the same Cultivation Method."
Divine Fire Art.
The Divine Mystic Fire Sect was founded and established based on the Divine Mystic Fire Tree, and its cultivation Cultivation Method also rely on the Divine Mystic Fire Tree.
Huo Shuyun realized this and suddenly understood.
"Then why is it said that there are three tests?"
Commander Wei sneered, "The last two tests are aimed at his strength. Not just anyone can join our Divine Mystic Fire Sect."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the group reached the summit of the volcano.
Commander Wei stopped and looked at Ye Qiubai behind him, saying, "Come forward."
Ye Qiubai did as instructed, walking to Commander Wei's side. Looking down, he saw boiling, churning lava beneath the crater. Its temperature was so high that anyone below the Ancestor Realm, or those not proficient in the Law of Fire, would likely be reduced to ashes if they fell in.
Standing at the edge of the crater, Ye Qiubai could feel a wave of heat hitting him, and his skin felt a strong burning sensation.
Commander Wei explained, "This volcano is called Black Profound Volcano. As for the first test, you can simply unleash your Cultivation Method and the Law of Fire here. Once you are a member of the Divine Mystic Fire Sect, the flames you release will cause disturbances with the magma within the volcano."
The magma within each volcano was also influenced by the Divine Mystic Fire Tree.
Ye Qiubai didn't ask any further questions.
A Sword Intent carrying the Intent of Unending Life emanated from his body.
The Primordial Sword Scripture!
Commander Wei was slightly taken aback upon seeing this.
Or is he a sword cultivator?
As far as he knew, although there were sword cultivators in all nine branches of the Divine Mystic Fire Sect, they cultivated Sword Dao on the basis of the Divine Fire Art. He was certain that he had never seen this Intent of Unending Life before!
Moreover... how many people in the entire Qingming Continent could cultivate the Intent of Unending Life?
The others, sensing this aura, couldn't help but relax their brows.
Although the Intent of Unending Life is even more terrifying, it also provides preliminary confirmation that Ye Qiubai is not from another branch.
At the same time, Ye Qiubai released a wisp of ordinary flame imbued with the Law of Fire.
However, this did not cause the molten lava below to change in the slightest; it continued to boil and churn as usual!
Seeing this, Commander Wei's serious face broke into a smile, "Alright, you've passed this test. The second test will be a sparring match with our people. Luckily, one of our commanders is also a swordsman."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai hesitated for a moment before saying, "Perhaps we shouldn't arrange for sword cultivators to spar with me..."
Commander Wei laughed and said, "What's wrong? Lacking confidence in your Sword Dao?"
Ye Qiubai thought for a moment, then decided, "Fine, since they've already said that, there's no need to persuade them anymore. Let them fight then..."
While the group was talking, no one noticed that the flames on the Divine Mystic Fire Tree in the center seemed to be burning even more fiercely... seemingly at the exact same time as when Ye Qiubai released the flames.
Soon, a man dressed in a white robe arrived at the place, with flame patterns on the white robe.
Commander Wei smiled and said, "This is Commander Ren, and he is also the strongest swordsman in our Black Fire Branch."
"I see you are both at the Mid-Stage Ancestor Realm. Why don't you two have a friendly spar?"
Commander Ren frowned slightly, glancing at Commander Wei, as if asking if this man was alright.
Commander Wei transmitted his voice, "Don't worry, we've already tested him; he's definitely not from another branch."
Commander Ren nodded, drew a three-foot-long, fiery red sword, and looked at Ye Qiubai, saying, "Swords have no eyes, please be careful."
Ye Qiubai nodded and drew his Cloud Azure Sword.
When Commander Ren saw the Cloud Azure Sword, he was slightly taken aback, his eyes filled with envy.
Ye Qiubai realized that the other party was probably concerned about the level of the Cloud Azure Sword, so he put it away and took out the Geng Metal Divine Sword.
Seeing this, Commander Ren's gaze towards Ye Qiubai couldn't help but carry a hint of approval.
"Not bad, a qualified sword cultivator."
Ye Qiubai chuckled softly, "Make your move."
Upon hearing this, Commander Ren didn't hold back, and his sword was instantly engulfed in flames!
As it charged toward Ye Qiubai, the air in its path burst into flames!
The drastically rising temperature caused even those with lower spiritual levels to quickly retreat.
" Commander Ren's Divine Fire Sword Dao has improved again! He has completely mastered the Sword Dao Law."
"I wonder how far he can go against Commander Ren."
Commander Wei stared intently at Ye Qiubai, wanting to gauge the extent of his opponent's strength.
Although they are at the same level.
Commander Ren, with his Divine Fire Sword Dao, has few rivals among those of the same realm!
However, Ye Qiubai did not make the slightest movement, nor did he even raise the sword in his hand.
What kind of approach is this?
Just as Commander Ren frowned in confusion.
Ye Qiubai's body trembled slightly, and a surge of powerful Sword Qi erupted from his body!
Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, Sword Qi enveloped the entire crater!
Sword Domain Formation!
Commander Ren's expression changed drastically as he sensed the omnipresent Sword Intent around him!
The sword in his hand began to tremble uncontrollably at that moment.
His Sword Dao seemed to be completely suppressed by Ye Qiubai at this moment!
This is... the Power of Origin!
Before Commander Ren could think further, Ye Qiubai unleashed a sword strike.
A slash aimed directly at Commander Ren!
Moreover, the vast Sword Qi within the Sword Domain condensed into three-foot-long green blades at this moment, slashing towards Commander Ren in all directions!
Commander Ren quickly shifted from offense to defense, brandishing his fiery red longsword.
A fiery whirlwind, carried by Sword Qi, shot into the sky from his body!
At that moment, the slashes and those three-foot-long swords also struck the whirlwind of flames.
The offensive was swift and fleeting.
The fiery whirlwind exploded in all directions.
Commander Ren also retreated rapidly to the rear!
The white robe was pierced with several holes, from which blood flowed, staining the robe red.
"This level of understanding allows one to comprehend the Power of Origin, and... also possesses this special domain." Commander Ren frowned deeply.
His own Sword Dao could not be fully utilized, as if he had to bow down to Ye Qiubai's Sword Dao!
Ye Qiubai said helplessly, "I told you, don't seek out sword cultivators to spar with me..."